Species difference: Teng duck is also called Muscovy duck. It is a duck of the genus Anatora and a mute duck, while the common duck is a species of mallard.

Appearance difference: The Teng duck has an oblong body shape, and its feathers generally come in three colors: black, white, and black and white, while ordinary ducks have fatter buttocks, and their feathers generally come in tawny, white, Sparrow color etc.

1. The difference between ducks and ducks

1. Differences in species: The duck is also called the Muscovy duck. Order Anatidae, Anatinae, the collective name for waterfowl, it is a mallard species.

2. Appearance differences: The Teng duck has a pointed front and narrow back, an oblong shape, a relatively large head, a broad and plump chest, and a relatively slender tail. The feather colors are generally black, white, and black and white. 3 species; while the buttocks of ordinary ducks are relatively fat, and the colors of their feathers are generally tawny, white, sparrow, etc.

3. Tengya is mainly produced in Yangxin County, Hubei, the suburbs of Fuzhou and Longhai. The eggshells of its eggs are relatively thick, smooth and hard, not easily broken, and have a small relative surface area. This affects gas exchange, water evaporation, heat conduction and shell pecking, resulting in a relatively low artificial hatching rate.

4. The average age of Teng ducks when they start laying is 172.88 days, and the age when they lay eggs is about 153 days. Teng ducks have the longest first laying cycle after they start laying, and the number of eggs they lay is 35-40 About pieces. From now on, the number of eggs laid in each laying cycle will be stable at about 13-15 eggs, the annual egg production will be 100-110 eggs, and the maximum egg production can reach about 160 eggs.

2. How long is the breeding cycle of Teng duck?

1. The life span of Teng duck is relatively long, generally 14-20 years. Teng ducks are usually ready for slaughter in 41-43 days in summer and 37-38 days in winter.

2. Muscovy ducks have different feather colors, including white Muscovy duck, black Muscovy duck and black and white Muscovy duck. When purchasing ducklings, choose according to the product use, such as for processing or segmentation by the factory. It is better to choose white Muscovy duck. In order to ensure the quality of ducklings, try to purchase them from breeding duck farms that hold a "Breeding Livestock and Poultry Production and Operation License".

3. Generally, ducklings are 4-7 weeks old. Ducklings in this period grow faster and eat more. They especially like to eat animal feed. The feed can be reduced in concentration and thickened. The general feed formula is 50% corn, 14% No. 4 flour, 7% bran, 10% fine bran, 14% bean cake, 4% fish meal, and an appropriate amount of minerals and vitamins.

4. The fattening time of ducks should be determined based on individual differences and the speed of growth and development. Fattening too early will affect normal development, and fattening too late will reduce the feed conversion rate. Generally, fattening begins when the animals are 50-60 days old and fattened for about 20-30 days. They are sold when subcutaneous and intra-abdominal fat deposits are formed.